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Tortilla chips vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tortilla chips and beef sticks

  • Tortilla chips have more magnesium and manganese; however, beef sticks are higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Beef sticks cover your daily need for saturated fat, 90% more than tortilla chips.
  • Tortilla chips have 5 times more manganese than beef sticks. While tortilla chips have 0.388mg of manganese, beef sticks have only 0.086mg.
  • Tortilla chips have less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 20% 23% 128% 43% 66% 77% 200% 11% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +351.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.2%
Contains more IronIron +123.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +34%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 23% 4.3% 0% 0% 35% 101% 85% 20% 47% 125% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +522.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +441.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +177.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.141mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1155.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +202.8%
Contains more FatsFats +139.8%
Contains more WaterWater +623.5%
Contains more OtherOther +144.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 29% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
46% 45% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.42 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +143.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +261.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortilla chips Beef sticks
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Beef sticks DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.811g 20.8g 82%
Sodium 328mg 1531mg 52%
Cholesterol 0mg 133mg 44%
Fats 20.68g 49.6g 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 4.42g 42%
Monounsaturated fat 5.664g 20.47g 37%
Protein 7.1g 21.5g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.436mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 1µg 27%
Starch 62.53g 26%
Vitamin E 3.53mg 24%
Iron 1.52mg 3.4mg 24%
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 4.54mg 23%
Fiber 5.4g 22%
Carbs 67.78g 5.4g 21%
Vitamin K 20.9µg 17%
Magnesium 84mg 21mg 15%
Manganese 0.388mg 0.086mg 13%
Zinc 1.38mg 2.42mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg 8%
Selenium 4.4µg 8%
Phosphorus 225mg 180mg 6%
Choline 19.4mg 4%
Calories 472kcal 550kcal 4%
Copper 0.097mg 0.13mg 4%
Calcium 106mg 68mg 4%
Folate 12µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.205mg 2%
Potassium 182mg 257mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.328mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 13µg 1%
Net carbs 62.38g 5.4g N/A
Sugar 0.78g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.141mg 0%
Trans fat 0.812g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.832mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.818mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 1.518mg 0%
Methionine 0.454mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.801mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.53mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla chips Beef sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Tortilla chips
34%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.989g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/nutrients
  2. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.